EMBODYING Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

embodying

verb

Definition of embodying next

present participle of embody

as in integrating

to make a part of a body or system they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive

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as in expressing

to represent in visible form George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear

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disembodying

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Recent Examples of embodying The winners — an individual and an organization in each category — stand out among hundreds of nominees selected for embodying one or more of the FECK principles. —

Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 What goes into embodying that for you? —

David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026 As a teenager, embodying Kimmy’s bold, often outrageous style came with its own set of insecurities. —

Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026 If Shrinking season 3 is all about moving forward, Luke Tennie’s Sean might be the character embodying that theme the most. —

Ashley Boucher, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026 Each of these individuals has demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity and leadership in their respective areas, embodying the collaborative spirit that drives our success. —

Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026 Cyrus has kept the spirits high by embodying her beloved character in a series of colorful, sequin, and rhinestone-studded looks on red carpets, even returning to that signature Hannah Montana blonde and set of bangs. —

Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026 There may not be a team embodying the discrepancy between record and reality more than the New Orleans Pelicans, home base for the ever-so polarizing talent that is Zion Williamson, plus a hodgepodge of rangy, versatile athletes at all five positions. —

Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026 In post-colonial Burma – Myanmar’s name until 1989 – being an ideal citizen meant being an ideal Buddhist; meditation was seen as a visible expression embodying that ideal. —

Daniel M. Stuart, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026

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The job responsibilities are broad, but generally involve building and running AI products, including AI agents and Large Language Models (LLMs), and integrating them into a business's workflow.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The update builds on a partnership between Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind announced earlier this year, focused on integrating advanced AI models into robotic systems.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026